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In Review: 2023 Toyota Tundra

The Toyota Tundra has a strong engine and drives very well, but if you're looking at the top trim levels, you may have some issues with the mirrors. Find out why in my review at AutoTRADER.ca.

In Review: 2023 Toyota Venza

While it started out as a conventional crossover, the Toyota Venza is now available only as a hybrid. It's efficient and comfortable, but occupies a small niche as a premium model with a mainstream badge. Find out more in my review at AutoTRADER.ca.

In Review: 2023 Toyota RAV4 Limited

The RAV4 isn't just Toyota's top seller, but the best-selling SUV in Canada. It comes as a hybrid, but I'm in the gas-only version and in top Limited trim. Find out more in my review at AutoTRADER.ca.

In Review: 2023 Toyota 4Runner

The Toyota 4Runner is an old-school truck that hasn't been significantly updated in a while, but it could be just right if you want something that's uncomplicated and very capable. Find out more in my review at AutoTRADER.ca.

In Review: 2022 Toyota RAV4

The Toyota RAV4 is the best-selling sport-ute in the US market, and it seems to come by it honestly. Find out more in my review at Forbes Wheels.

In Review: 2023 Toyota Camry Hybrid

The 2023 Toyota Camry Hybrid is one of just three hybrid sedans on the market right now - SUVs being a more popular choice, but there's something to be said for a car. Find out what I said about this one in my review at AutoTRADER.ca.

In Review: 2022 Toyota Sienna

Minivans are still the winners for hauling a full house - so much more so than three-row SUVs - and I really like the Toyota Sienna, which comes exclusively as a hybrid. Find out more in my review at AutoTRADER.ca.

In Review: 2022 Toyota Venza

The 2022 Toyota Venza comes only as a hybrid and fits into a niche of "premium mainstream" - you could put its interior into a Lexus and it would look appropriate. But it's not quite perfect - find out more in my review at AutoTRADER.ca.

In Review: 2022 Toyota RAV4

If you take pickup trucks out of the mix, this is the best-selling vehicle in Canada. Find out more about the 2022 Toyota RAV4 in my review at AutoTRADER.ca.

In Review: 2022 Toyota Tundra

The old Toyota Tundra hung around for a long time with minimal changes, but for 2022, there's a complete overhaul, with new styling, engines and suspension. Find out more in my review at Driving.ca.

In Review: 2022 Toyota Highlander

Toyota's Highlander is a popular choice in the SUV segment, offering three rows of seating and lots of features. Find out more in my review at AutoTRADER.ca.

In Review: 2022 Toyota Corolla Hybrid

The Toyota Corolla Hybrid works well, sips fuel, and is priced so competitively to its conventional siblings that I likely wouldn't buy a Corolla that isn't a hybrid. Find out more in my review at Driving.ca.

In Review: Kia Seltos vs Toyota Corolla Cross vs Volkswagen Taos

Three little hatchbacks, all in the same segment but with differences in price, power, and driving feel. Which one wins? Find out in our comparison at Driving.ca.

In Review: 2022 Nissan Frontier vs Toyota Tacoma

In this corner, the Toyota Tacoma, the best-selling midsize pickup truck since forever - and in this corner, the all-new Nissan Frontier. We put them head to head: Which wins? Find out in our comparison at Driving.ca.

In Review: 2022 Toyota Prius Prime

I like plug-in hybrids: They have the fuel-free capability of an electric vehicle, but if you run out of power, they'll continue on for as long as they have gas in the tank. You can get the 2022 Toyota Prius as a plug-in, and find out more in my review at AutoTRADER.ca.

In Review: 2022 Toyota Corolla

Toyota has sold 50 million Corollas over the years, so it must be doing something right. What about for 2022? Find out in my review over at AutoTRADER.ca.

In Review: 2021 Toyota C-HR

It's not a powerhouse, and it's noisy and a bit cramped in the rear seats, but the Toyota C-HR is fun to drive, well-sized for city traffic, and gets a high safety rating. Find out more in my review at AutoTRADER.ca.

In Review: 2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid

Along with a conventional gas engine, the Toyota Highlander also comes as a hybrid, with the ability to run on electricity and save you some cash on your gas. Find out more in my review at AutoTRADER.ca.

In Review: 2021 Toyota Camry AWD

Many drivers go for an SUV because they want all-wheel drive, and so some manufacturers are putting it in sedans, including Toyota's Camry AWD. It's a smooth and comfortable driver, but pricier than some of its all-wheel rivals. Find out more in my review at AutoTRADER.ca.

In Review: 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

If you take pickup trucks out of the equation, the best-selling vehicle in Canada isn't the Honda Civic, but the Toyota RAV4. It comes in a variety of flavors, and I had the hybrid version. Check out my opinion of it in my review at AutoTRADER.ca.

In Review: 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid

The Toyota Camry Hybrid feels like a conventional car, and I mean that as a compliment. For many people, that's the key to going to gas-electric. Find out more in my review at AutoTRADER.ca.

In Review: 2021 Toyota Tundra

The Tundra is an elderly design, but that's likely also part of why it consistently rakes in high reliability scores -- the company's had lots of time to get it right. And there are a lot of things that are right about this truck, along with a few weak points. Find out what's what in my review at AutoTRADER.ca.

In Review: 2021 Toyota Prius AWD-e

Toyota's Prius can be had in front-wheel or, as with my tester, an all-wheel-drive system that uses electricity to power the rear wheels. Find out more in my review at AutoTRADER.ca.

Here's what's new in pickup trucks for 2021

There are a few changes in the truck world for 2021, including an all-new F-150 with available hybrid option, a restyled Ridgeline, some new features from GM, a new engine from Nissan, and that TRX from Ram. Check it out in my story at the National Post (Driving.ca).

First Drive: 2021 Toyota Sienna

Toyota has completely redesigned its minivan into its fourth generation, and for 2021, it's only available as a hybrid. Find out more in my story over at AutoTRADER.ca.

In Review: 2021 Toyota Corolla Hatchback

I like the Toyota Corolla, and despite a couple of minor flaws, I really like it as a hatchback ... well, maybe not with that special-edition rear wing, mind you. Find out more in my review at AutoTRADER.ca.

Midsize Trucks: Here are the top three I'd buy

One problem I have with new, full-size trucks is that they're just needlessly oversized. I complain about that a lot, so my editor asked me to name the midsize trucks I'd buy instead. Find out what they are in my story at the National Post (Driving.ca).

First Drive: 2021 Toyota Venza

The Toyota Venza has returned, and this time it's more of an SUV than a crossover, and exclusively as a gas-electric hybrid. It's upscale and lovely, but needs a bit of work on its controls. Find out why in my "First Drive" review at AutoTRADER.ca.

In Review: 2021 Toyota Corolla Hybrid

There are a few compact hybrids out there, but hands down, I think this is the one I'd buy. It's comfortable, it's efficient, and it does just about everything right. Find out more in my review at AutoTRADER.ca.

First Drive: 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime

Toyota now adds a second plug-in hybrid to its lineup, the RAV4 Prime (alongside the Prius Prime). Plug it in and you get a stint of fuel-free driving before it reverts to hybrid operation, giving you the benefit of electric-only without the fear of running out of power. And it's a decent driver too -- find out more in my review at AutoTRADER.ca.

Pickup Trucks: Some history highlights

The first motorized truck was German, GMC is older than Chevrolet, and Toyota built a truck before it was even officially an automaker. Find out more in my pickup truck history -- with video! -- at Driving.ca.

In Review: 2020 Toyota Sienna

Minivans have fallen out of favor, and that's a shame because they are superior people-movers. Of those that are left, Toyota's Sienna has a lot to offer...find out more in my review at AutoTrader.ca.

In Review: 2020 Toyota Camry Hybrid

It's hard to beat the Camry for pleasant performance and a comfortable interior, and the Hybrid ups that with even better fuel economy...but of course with a price premium for the technology. Find out more in my review at the National Post (Driving.ca).

In Review: 2020 Toyota Tundra

It's undergone so few mechanical changes over the years that it's pretty much bulletproof, but that lack of new technology also means the Tundra is a pretty thirsty beast. Find out more in my review over at the National Post (Driving.ca).

In Review: 2020 Toyota Prius Prime

You don't plug in the regular Prius hybrid, but you have that option with the Prius Prime, and when you do, you get about 40 kilometres of completely fuel-free driving. Find out more in my review over at AutoTRADER.ca.

In Review: 2020 Toyota Prius AWD-e

The AWD-e means the all-wheel system is electric, and provides some extra traction on acceleration and in slippery conditions. Find out how it works -- including a video -- in my review over at Driving.ca.

In Review: 2020 Toyota Corolla Hatchback

Toyota's compact Corolla can be configured for those who prefer a hatch to a trunk, and the Corolla Hatchback is a decent little driver with lots of features. There are a couple of downsides, but I like this little car...and you can find out more in my review at AutoTRADER.ca.

In Review: 2020 Toyota Tacoma

For 2020, the Tacoma's choices slim down a bit: the four-cylinder is gone, and all models are 4x4 only. But it's still obvious why it's a popular little truck, and you can find out more in my review at AutoTRADER.ca.

In Review: 2020 Toyota Sequoia

If you have to move a lot of stuff and people, this is the way to do it: the Sequoia is big and very comfortable. But it's also an older design, and there's a bit of a shock at the pumps. Find out more in my review at AutoTRADER.ca.

Affordable new cars coming for 2020

Sports and supercars make the headlines, but it's the bread-and-butter cars that end up in driveways, and automakers are constantly adding to or improving their portfolios to be sure they will. Here are some of the lower-priced vehicles coming for 2020 in my story at the National Post (Driving.ca).

First Drive: 2020 Toyota Corolla Sedan and Hybrid

Coming on the heels of the all-new Corolla Hatchback, the sedan and hybrid have now been launched. Find out what they're all about in my story over at AutoTrader.ca.

In Review: 2019 Toyota Prius C

Toyota's littlest hybrid is on its way out, so if you want one, you better hurry. Find out more about it in my review at AutoTrader.ca.

In review: 2019 Toyota Yaris Hatchback

If you want a Yaris that's a Toyota, you need to act now -- and if you want a Yaris that's a Mazda, you have to wait a bit. Say what? Well, find out more in my review at AutoTRADER.ca.

In Review: 2019 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro

Hey, if you're going to go off-road, you need to look the part as well as drive it, and my Tacoma TRD Pro certainly fit that bill. Find out more in my review at the National Post (Driving.ca).

How do the midsize trucks stack up?

Ford's the latest in the segment with its new Ranger, but what else in out there? Check out my round-up at the National Post (Driving.ca).

In Review: 2019 Toyota C-HR

The looks are polarizing and the rear seat is tight -- plus you can't get all-wheel drive -- but the Toyota C-HR still has enough going for it that it should be on the test-drive list when you're shopping. Find out more in my review over at AutoTrader.ca.

In review: 2019 Toyota Highlander

A good vehicle, for most consumers, is one that gets them from A to B without any fuss, in comfort, and at a reasonable price. And that's where Toyota sets its Highlander, which is a serious contender in the commuter sport-ute category. Find out more in my review over at AutoTrader.

Buying an accessible vehicle? Here are some of your options...

While you can get almost anything converted to at least some sort of accessibility, getting the right vehicle for your needs can require expert advice and, in most cases, a fair chunk of change. None of the mainstream automakers convert vehicles themselves, but some offer rebates if you have it done. And there's even one that's purpose-built for wheelchair passengers -- find out more in my story at AutoTRADER.ca.

Toyota's Supra is coming back

Toyota unveiled a racing concept of the Supra at the Geneva Motor Show, and while I was there, I had an opportunity to interview its chief engineer, Tetsuya Tada. It's being developed in collaboration with BMW, and he was surprisingly candid about the relationship the two companies have on the vehicle. Find out more in my story at AutoTRADER.ca.

In review: 2017 Toyota Yaris Hatchback

Shopping in the subcompact market is tougher than you think, because the features are all over the map, and no model offers everything. Find out what the Toyota Yaris gives you in my review--with video--at the National Post.